Uncontrolled hypertension among adult hypertensive patients in Addis Ababa public hospitals: A cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated factors

Uncontrolled hypertension was very high in public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Key factors for uncontrolled hypertension are non-adherence to antihypertensive medications, use of multiple medications, lack of physical exercise, and low adherence to low salt and dietary approaches to stop hypertension. To address these, enhancing patient education on medication adherence, promoting lifestyle changes, and leveraging digital health tools, like mobile apps, for real-time support and adherence tracking are recommended.